- ISIN
- US8801961009
- CUSIP
- 880196100
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Jan 16, 1978
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
TEMWX Performance Chart
Templeton World Fund (TEMWX) is up 7.2% since the beginning of the year. TEMWX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TEMWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,597.
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Returns By Period
Templeton World Fund (TEMWX) has returned 7.20% so far this year and 23.62% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TEMWX has returned 8.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Templeton World Fund
- 1D
- 2.14%
- 1M
- 2.97%
- YTD
- 7.20%
- 6M
- 7.75%
- 1Y
- 23.62%
- 3Y*
- 19.89%
- 5Y*
- 9.82%
- 10Y*
- 8.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
TEMWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1990, TEMWX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TEMWX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 7, 1991 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 4, 1991 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.42% | -0.60% | -8.40% | 10.14% | 4.55% | -0.16% | 7.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.21% | -0.35% | -4.64% | -1.09% | 6.27% | 6.71% | 1.36% | 0.91% | 3.23% | 2.87% | -0.95% | 1.60% | 21.42% |
| 2024 | 0.53% | 7.56% | 3.88% | -3.92% | 3.77% | 2.32% | 0.52% | 1.97% | 1.08% | -2.08% | 3.61% | -0.10% | 20.34% |
| 2023 | 10.52% | -2.14% | 4.78% | 1.31% | 0.46% | 4.64% | 3.70% | -2.59% | -5.32% | -2.28% | 11.03% | 5.63% | 32.29% |
| 2022 | -3.93% | -1.80% | -0.14% | -9.89% | 0.63% | -8.88% | 7.09% | -5.43% | -9.87% | 4.49% | 11.20% | -6.64% | -22.91% |
| 2021 | -2.05% | 4.91% | 3.65% | 2.66% | 1.75% | -1.53% | -0.26% | 0.45% | -2.58% | 1.59% | -4.56% | 4.21% | 8.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
Templeton World Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.73%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1990.
- This fund participated in 97.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.70 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.73%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 93.04%
- Downside Capture
- 97.32%
Expense Ratio
TEMWX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TEMWX ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton World Fund (TEMWX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TEMWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.65 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.81 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.67 | 2.78 | -1.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.60 | 12.44 | -5.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Templeton World Fund provided a 12.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.37 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.37 | $2.37 | $1.41 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $2.60 | $0.99 | $0.44 | $0.85 |
Dividend yield | 12.45% | 13.34% | 8.52% | 0.63% | 1.60% | 1.53% | 0.00% | 1.15% | 21.11% | 5.83% | 2.77% | 5.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Templeton World Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.37 | $2.37 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Templeton World Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Templeton World Fund was 55.26%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1011 trading sessions.
The current Templeton World Fund drawdown is 0.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.26%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 6d | 5y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2013 |
2003 bear market2003 | -33.40%Mar 2003 | 2y 6mo | 9mo 22d | 3y 3moSep 2000 - Dec 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.97%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo | 3y 19dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -31.86%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 7moJun 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.78%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 20dJul 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TEMWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.26% | -56.78% | +1.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.86% | -9.10% | -4.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.70% | -18.90% | +2.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.86% | -25.43% | -6.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.97% | -33.92% | +1.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.68% | -1.80% | +1.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.81% | -10.71% | +1.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.50% | 2.03% | +1.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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